A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9779741 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 113183393 epoch_slot_no: 258593 block_no: 9779564 slot_leader_id: 4699712 size: 81584 time: 2024-01-08 21:34:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f23d0298e3461ec0345d9e02764a0dffbd3ef167ccf143767676d06e9caecfcBlock Operator
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